Robert Kenneth Gardner

Robert Kenneth Gardner obituary, Gary, IN

Robert Kenneth Gardner

Robert Gardner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2025.
Robert Kenneth Gardner was born November 4th 1951 to Eddie Griffin and James Gardner. Robert graduated from Roosevelt High School class of 1970. After graduation, Robert joined the United States armed services where he served a short-term before being honorably discharged. Robert worked for US Steel, Pullman standard, Perpak, and several other places throughout his adulthood. Robert was preceded in death by both his parents. A brother, George, and three sisters Alice, Mildred, and Janice. Robert leaves to cherish two daughters, Kenna and Raynisha. Four sons, Kenneth (Danielle), Ryan (Shayla), Robert and James. One adopted daughter Shira Smith, and 13 grandchildren. Robert also leaves to cherish one sister, Fredonia (William), and two brothers Arthur (Debra) and Kenneth (Juanita), two nephews and four nieces. Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 4th 2025 at Christ Temple Church of Christ Holiness USA 4201 Washington Street Gary Indiana 46408 with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. and funeral services at 11:00. Bishop Dale Cudjoe officiating. Arrangements entrusted to McDuffie Funeral Home 1525 Broadway Gary, IN. Condolences may be emailed to mcduffiefuneralservices.com.

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January 11, 2025

Sharon Wynn Ishman posted to the memorial.

January 7, 2025

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January 5, 2025

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Sharon Wynn Ishman

January 11, 2025

To the Gardner Family, {Lil Lo, and Peaches)
May God comfort you as only He can. Hold on to God and the precious memories, they will surely help to carry you through! Kenny...gone but not forgotten.
Sharon Wynn Ishman {Kat's Daughter)

Darrell Taylor

January 7, 2025

One of my mentors, until we meet again....... Darrell Taylor

Richard Gordon

January 5, 2025

Kenny was my classmate and friend. He was always upbeat and had a kindred spirit and his bike was his car . Rest in peace my 2-5 partner.

Phyllis Bliss

January 3, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Gardner family. I am praying for the Comforter to comfort you.

Gwendolyn Newby Hemphill

January 3, 2025

Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. GOD doesn't make mistakes. Remember all the good times you had together. I will be praying for the family.

Minietta Nelson-Reed

January 3, 2025

To the Family,
Kenny will be remembered kindly and I wished I could ride a bike like him as we aged. Rest in peace.

Vivian Anderson

January 3, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Scott Lindsey

January 3, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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